Milwaukee Bucks: 3 ways the FIBA World Cup can help the team

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the most represented teams at the 2019 FIBA World Cup. How can that help this team once those players come back?

The Milwaukee Bucks will enter next season as one of the top contenders for the NBA title, fresh off of a 60-win season with a strong roster surrounding the reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Fans of the Bucks cannot wait to watch their team take the court in October.

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A unique pleasure for those fans is that they do not have to wait that long to see many of their favorite players. The 2019 FIBA World Cup will feature no less than five Milwaukee Bucks players including the team’s superstar forward.

Giannis and his brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, will suit up for Greece, while Ersan Ilyasova is the veteran presence for Turkey. Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez are part of a watered-down Team USA squad, giving the Bucks the second-most players on the team after the Boston Celtics.

While there are some downsides to taking part in international play, there are many benefits as well. How can participating in the FIBA World Cup help these five Bucks players, and how will that be passed on to the team?